St. Patrick’s Day Brownies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
St. Patrick's Day Brownies make for a festive and delicious treat
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

brownie mix ( with chocolate syrup pouch )
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
1 bag mint-flavored chocolate chips ( 1 1/2 cups )
1 container vanilla frosting
1/2 teaspoon mint extract
2 drops green food coloring , if desired
reserved mint-flavored chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 -3 teaspoon hot water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
420
Sugar
34g
Fat
25g
St. Patrick's Day Brownies are a festive and delicious treat that are perfect for celebrating this Irish holiday. These brownies are packed with pecans and mint-flavored chocolate chips, and are topped with a mint frosting and a drizzle of chocolate glaze. They're easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends. While they might not be the healthiest dessert option, they're a tasty way to indulge once in a while.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F
2.In a large bowl, stir brownie mix, chocolate syrup, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until well blended.
3.Stir in chopped pecans and mint-flavored chocolate chips; reserve some for topping.
4.Spread mixture evenly into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
5.Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6.Cool completely on a wire rack.
7.In a small bowl, mix vanilla frosting, mint extract and food coloring.
8.Spread frosting over brownies and sprinkle with reserved mint-flavored chocolate chips.
9.In a small saucepan, melt butter, corn syrup and hot water; stir until smooth.
10.Drizzle over brownies.
11.Cool until glaze is set.
12.Cut into squares and serve.

PROS

These brownies are a festive way to celebrate St.
Patrick’s Day and are packed with chocolate and nutty flavors.

CONS

These brownies aren’t particularly healthy and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet due to their high calorie and sugar content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these brownies aren’t particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. Nuts are a great source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber, while dark chocolate has been linked to improving heart health. Mint is also known to aid in digestion and help freshen breath.

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